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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.16, 37,238.34 and 15,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.16, 37,238.34 and 15,048.27 is: 20,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.16 : 37,238.34 = 15,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.16/37,238.34 = 15,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.16x = 37,238.34 × 15,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.16x = 560,372,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,372,594.67/26,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.72

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